Agenda
Connected for Delivery
The full agenda for the Offshore Decommissioning Conference, including all 50+ speakers will be released shortly.
| Monday 23 November | |
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2 pm | Workshop Workshop will be limited to 100 attendees and will last 3 hours. Session championed by the OEUK Decommissioning Forum Steering Committee and sponsored by Subsea7. |
5.45 pm | Drinks Reception All conference attendees are invited to gather in the two hotel bars for an informal drinks reception to kick start the Offshore Decommissioning Conference 2026. Sponsored by Expro. |
6.30 pm | A Question of Decom A highly interactive session for the first evening of the Offshore Decommissioning Conference. Working in teams, attendees will have the opportunity to put their knowledge to the test and learn more about the offshore decommissioning industry through a series of technical and general knowledge questions. |
7.30 pm | Opening Evening Dinner All conference attendees are invited to join OEUK for an informal dinner in the stunning Fairmont Atrium. This will provide a seated opportunity to further discussions with other conference attendees in a relaxed setting. Sponsored by Archer. |
| Tuesday 24 November | |
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9 am | SESSION 1 – OPENING SESSION Opening the Offshore Decommissioning Conference 2026, this session launches OEUK's Decommissioning Report 2026 and discusses this year’s opportunities, ideas, successes and challenges. |
9.45 am | Break and Exhibition Visit |
10.30 am | SESSION 2 - CONNECTED FOR DELIVERY Join us to hear practical examples of where being connected for delivery has add tangible value to decommissioning programmes across the UKCS from both operators and the supply chain. |
11.50 am | Lunch Break and Exhibition Visit Sponsored by Hunting Energy Services. |
1.00 pm | SESSION 3 - AN ENABLING REGULATOR |
2.10 pm | SESSION 4 - OEUK WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE The OEUK Decommissioning Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) has become a widely recognised standard both in the UK and internationally. It has transformed how the industry communicates and benchmarks decommissioning projects, helping to drive greater efficiency. To achieve excellence, attention must be given to every component of the WBS. |
2.40 pm | BREAK AND EXHIBITION VISIT |
3.10 pm | SESSION 5 – DECOMMISSIONING INNOVATION Exploring the latest innovations shaping the future of decommissioning, this session will see supply chain companies sharing real-world examples of new technologies, digital tools and engineering solutions being deployed across the UKCS and beyond. |
4.20 pm | SESSION 6 – WELL DECOMMISSIONINING |
5.30 pm | Conference Closes for the Day |
6.30 pm | Drinks Reception All conference attendees are invited to gather in the two hotel bars for an informal drinks reception to mark the mid-point of the Offshore Decommissioning Conference 2026. Always a popular part of the conference programme the networking reception allows an opportunity for delegates to further discussion with one another in a relaxed setting. Sponsored by Boskalis. |
7.30 pm | Gala Dinner All conference attendees are invited to attend the Conference Gala Dinner. This event takes place in the stunning Atrium under a magnificent light sculpture, allowing attendees to follow up on conversations with existing contacts and importantly build new relationships with others working in the decommissioning sector. The Awards for Excellence in Decommissioning will be awarded at the event and the evening will conclude with unforgettable after dinner entertainment. A number of tables will be reserved for OEUK and the dinner sponsor. Remaining attendees have free choice of their seating. Sponsored by Well-Safe Solutions. |
| Wednesday 25 November | |
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9.00 am | Welcome to the Day |
9.05 am | SESSION 7 – CO-LOCATING ALL ENERGY |
10.15 am | Break and Exhibition Visit |
11.00 am | SESSION 8 – INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: GLOBAL LESSONS This session provides an overview of the global decommissioning landscape, exploring economic drivers, basin maturity and market capacity. It begins with a series of perspectives from across the global industry, covering decommissioning market outlooks, risk-based decision making, regulatory enablement, and large-scale project execution. A UK Continental Shelf perspective highlights key challenges including pipeline liabilities, financial assurance, and supply chain constraints. These insights set the stage for a panel discussion bringing together diverse international and UK perspectives to debate practical solutions, challenge conventional thinking, and identify actions that can improve decommissioning delivery. The session aims to provide insights into pragmatic decision making, effective regulatory frameworks, realistic pipeline strategies, and global good practices that can enhance the efficiency of UKCS decommissioning programmes. |
12.20 pm | BREAK AND FINAL EXHIBITION VISIT |
12.45 pm | SESSION 9 – OPERATOR CALL TO ACTION |
1.30 pm | Lunch Sponsored by Hunting Energy Services. |
